Explorer II - the real off road for handicapped !

[@gruntingbuffalo]

To few likes for this video and way too many dumb comments. I think people have seriously missed the point that this gentleman has not only engineered the crap out of this bike but this is a whole level of new freedoms for those are bound to their wheelchairs. Come on people a bit more applaud and a little less " why don't you put a motor on it". Sir, I salute you and hope this project of yours gets the attention it deserves.

[@matiasvazquez6385]

this shows that mountain biking reaches all points and clear this man's ingenuity and sentiment also

[@JosephW99]

Why are there 5 thumbs down? Have ppl no hearts. This was an absolute pleasure to watch. Truely inspiring. These guys got to make sure that a good friend is awalys with on a ride. I hope I will always be able to walk. I love MTB biking but pedaling up hill by hand.........don't know if I got what it takes for that. Drive on brothers and be careful.

[@StefanSilberstein]

And now imagine this one with electrical support for going up the hills. This would make this bike even more fun for the handicaped. Great invention - well done !

[@GridBeamSolutions]

Awesome! I test-rode a New England Handcycle trike back in the 1980s, went up and down stairs on it. This ROCKS!

[@edcatt9196]

Does Martyn Ashton know about these bikes? Seriously. After getting injured not long back, maybe this is way back into cycling! Fantastic work to whoever is creating these bikes! Keep improving it!

[@daVidFonda]

Great job. that Explorer and the Quadrix will help handicapped people off-road ! Keep up the good job !

[@theomnipresent1]

Does anybody read descriptions, or even titles? I respect you guys for allowing others to take part in an activity that wouldn't otherwise be considered possible. I did have a question though. In the video the cycle seemed to function well on the rocks, but has there ever been a problem with pedal/crank clearance and obstacles?

[@bdubq3653]

That's hardcore! Much respect! Fellow trike rider too. Keep going, The ride is something definitely to be jealous of....and I am. Way to go. Stay safe out there bud.

[@furiouskittens]

The riders in this video are some hard charging guys. Total respect.

[@rolinspoland]

The best choice are hubs with internal gears , mostly because every gear (in schlumpf or hub) can be switched even when the bike is stationary or under load. Unfortunatelly , I cannot put a link to our graphs but please look on our website, you will see that gears range is similiar as in MTB bikes and in addition can be extremly low when needed.

[@MattWaller04]

this is amazing and an incredible opportunity for those who can't use their legs, but it really makes me appreciate my ability to mountain bike! keep up the good work guys! as a side note, the double wishbone suspension really seems to work well here.

[@Serveck]

awesome to know my love of mountain biking will not end if i lose my legs! with the right mind of determination nothing can stop the shred!

[@MartinB0]

big respect for creators and riders... really big respect folks.

[@rolinspoland]

@castuckey Very good question! finally :) So, Explorer II is equipped with Schlumpf Mountain-Drive - cranks with internal reduction gear. Cranks works in two positions: 1:1 or reduced to 2.5:1 . Thanks it, gears can be extremly low whenever you need or normal when you want to go faster. Except the Schlumpf M-D, every bike can be equipped with hubs with internal gearing system (8 or 11 gears) or 9 spd darelieur.

[@EnergyReturnWheel]

Great job! Electric hub in rear would be epic! Freedom is a very good thing.

[@EnergyReturnWheel]

We have began prototype work for Velomobiles. 3 hoops in 1 for the purest power transfer.

[@EnergyReturnWheel]

New traction systems are providing traction that a pneumatic can not match. A high psi core with morphing borders.

[@EnergyReturnWheel]

We will be posting new MTB and Road bike video this week!

[@schlooonginator1227]

EnergyReturnWheel Your wheel looks interesting but is it not radial in shape? If not, wouldn't that affect traction in any situation outside of going straight? Also, weight is a big deal with bikes, especially rotational weight, especially at the outside of said rotational weight, is it heavy? It is just that I have seen numerous well intentioned people try to reinvent the wheel , if you will, and every one I observed was creating more issues than it solved. Flats have become a minor issue which is readily fixable. As for suspension , that is better performed through dedicated components and frame design. Traction will always be an issue as its a balancing act between reasonable weight and contact patch and tread design. A low PSI 2.5" MTB tire is hard to beat traction wise as the advantage of pneumatic is it conforms to the ground. Its the ability to conform and weight that have made the tire so successful.

[@schlooonginator1227]

EnergyReturnWheel Just playing devil's advocate. People will be asking this stuff.

[@jasonriley7802]

Simply (or rather complexedly) amazing! I applaud you Explorer for using your amazing design tallent to create such vehicles. I believe that everybody should equally have the ability and option to experience God's creation in the ways that inspire them the most. You have inspired me with your dreams-become-reality!

[@rolinspoland]

So, usually there is not even a small problem with cranks ground clearance, however if you really really want then probably you will find rocky obstacle which can hit the pedals. But like I said , usually this not happens.

[@RDoisOne]

Man, this is a nice invention. Watching this video and 4cross ones makes me want to ride one of this things, even not being handcapped. Seems to be much fun. I wonder why people ask so many dumb questions about it, in my opinion, its not to be a bestseller, or have the top performance compared to other products, is about freedom and be able to experience things that regular wheel chairs can't.

[@unreal22000]

Yea awsum! Mate these are inspiring. Giving people to feel some fun again! Wish I had the bucks to give one to someone I know! Keep at it mate!

[@ralphinator2]

I'm not handicapped, but I love the front suspension. Would love to have an off-road recumbent built with these parts.

[@brxdm9]

It really bothers me reading some of the things people are saying about this. I think its great product. money or no money, you're helping people in need. A BIKE is a BIKE is a BIKE... and everyone deserve to ride

[@TheNinjapandapoo]

Im blown away buy the ingenuity of this trike! It is something which I hope prospers in the near future! My hat goes off to you! Only 1 question: 1) Maybe you could build another model which is based on the same concept but for people with little/no connections with their upper body?

[@erikmueller5622]

It would be relatively easy to make the back wheel steer, then have the chain run forward to a solid front axle, so that it's fwd-2wd with a live axle. (no open differential)

[@christophertaylor87]

This bike looks like a good candidate for electric pedal assist. Also I really like the suspension system.

[@sn0wchyld]

ha thats neat mate. I recon that'd be a prime candidate for conversion to electric, particually a pedelec type one. Also be a great upper body workout too!

[@0Xcity]

regardless of disability, this looks like the funnest way to build arm and upper body strength!

[@chevytuner1]

PUT THE CONSTRUCTION PLANS UP FOR SALE! EXCELLENT CREATIVITY,GOD BLESS YOU!

[@algesbrek5695]

This is really great for the athlete who is in great shape and has lost the use off there legs---so how about a couple of geared electric hub motors for the rest of us physical challenged or not? ?

[@SaladFingers_]

This is actually tempting even for the not handicapped. Pedaling it looks awkward, but downhill looks so much fun! The lower position if the rider, the third wheel, this could actually run better than a normal bike! It also looks like a great workout for your upper body. One question though: I saw some scenes where the rider was actually not sitting on the seat. Are all handicapped people able to do that? And if not, would that make it harder for them to ride as efficiently as him? Great project

[@breakbeatfanatik]

My thoughts the same, but if you look closely you'll see hes able to steer whiles pedalling, 0:55, that pad hes fastening with I guess nylon string/rope pivots. meaning you steer with your belly/chest. OP, you my man, are a hero!

[@TheQuantumGamers]

i wanna get one (im able to walk) it just looks like fun and a great muscle builder!

[@RageForSeven]

absolutely amazing, truly inspirational!!!

[@teslaNYproductions]

You're doing a good thing for people keep it up

[@covertops2011]

I like this design, however, I would need it designed just like a regular trike where the seat is leaned back and to where I can potentially add an electric motor to this, is it able to be done, and for how much?

[@ptsoldier]

Its cool to know that theres still some people who care more about the people then about the money.

[@mikejohnson3799]

Yep...and people like that usually HAVE money...most of the disabled folks I know, DON'T. They aren't allowed to be disappointed in the price...some of their lives are filled with things they "can't do". Add the price and how restrictive that makes this bike, and they have another one. Maybe if they elect a socialist president, "everyone" will get a free one?

[@meka854]

Awesome video, awesome creation! That trike is something to be proud of. Great music choice too, can you tell me what track that is?

[@elhigh]

Your A-arms are a thing of beauty. Are you able to steer while cranking? How does that work, I bet the linkage is tricky.

[@woofdog4219]

Awesome riding . I'd put a pedal assist motor on it like a bbshd keeping with the workout . I have a low ejection factor with my heart and run electric bikes and love it . I go 20x farther then I could with a normal bike and get a super workout and want more .. I have a BLAST ... Awesome Job

[@robroberts1473]

that is really cool iam not handicapped and I would totally like to ride one of those things. I think it would be more fun for folks if it had like a little electrical motor to assist on going up really big hills.

[@InTheFleshInc]

The hand crank looked to be kinda difficult in video, time to make a electric version with some beefy motors.

[@nicholascremato]

There is one!

[@arkansasgemcutter]

I would so love one of these it's the answer I've searched for . But like all equipment made for us who can't use our legs it comes with a price tag so huge one needs thousands of dollars to get one . Why is it the second your labeled disabled everything goes up 500% when a good portion of us simply can't come up with that kind of money ? Sad🤐😔

[@wheresmyoldaccount]

Ecomomy of scale, unfortunately.

[@smsbackupcarlos]

Well considering that us the wheelchair bound people or someone who has to used a wheelchair to get around are far less then the normal population who are healthy and have job aka Money can spend more, most people who become disable tend to have lesser income and in many cases no income at all. So there is not money for the inventors to see a profit from doing something nice. It's just the way things are, there is always the lottery, maybe fingers cross.

[@AderViader]

SZACUNEK! :) na prawdę jestem pełen podziwu dla tego człowieka!

[@highdessert420]

wow...such engineering...so impressive. thanks!

[@Vm0nkey]

Handicapped or not that looks like an awesome machine to ride XD I wish I could turn my mountain bike into something like that.

[@Miha2548]

If we forget that there are common bikes, explorer is the best solution for offroading

[@michaelbyrd2043]

Thanks bro I needed the emotional pick up keep your head up

[@kiwinertia]

love the mix

[@dogshouse1235]

Excellent workmanship on these machines. Are any of the components off the shelf? I am especially interested Retested in the wheel hubs and steering components. Keep it up, and thank you for the video.

[@BlueOx2277]

That’s cool & all but how does one steer & pedal at the same time??🤔

[@CharlesSnyder]

Nice, would love to see this suspension on a recumbent trike platform, similiar to a Catrike.

[@jameswilson9737]

I thank this is really kewl I'm not in a chair but I'd still ride it it looks fun

[@tiagotiagot]

Btw, shouldn't the feet be pointing more to the back so the tips don't ride so close to the ground?

[@mxs4193]

Playing this song on a “handicap” video is potentially dangerous and can bring flashbacks :D

[@TheKongus]

So youve no control on steering when you pedal with your hands? This is where the leaning front end might come in handy?

[@aparecidonevessilva8835]

crazy guy. I loved. congratulations

[@Horribleengineer]

its high price brings a couple of questions. why does it have those awkward hand peddles? replace them with the hand crank designs i have been seeing, using a hand crank, and an arrangement of gears, this would be worth the price,

[@BansheeGuy95]

Great concept I'd like to see someone start competing in down hill races with those things.

[@VolV8]

Some nice work. Well done.

[@Knochenschnitzer]

Can it be that the Velotrike has (at least) two construction faults? To the one the "seat position" is rather inexpedient for most wheel chair drivers and to the other are separated steering system (and the operating elements) from the impulse.

[@a7mad490]

مرحبا

[@_stuckinga]

Nice bike and concept for those who are paraplegic or not if for something more challenging. The low gear ration looks like it works well for the inclines but would be terrible on flat terrain. Are these single speeds?

[@mateuslima8621]

this is the original music :Foster The People - Pumped Up Kicks (Live in the Bing Lounge)

[@truegold888]

wonderful! that is great innovation!

[@tiagotiagot]

Wouldn't it be better to do the steering with your chest, so you can crank (or whatever is the hand equivalent of pedal) it without having to loose steering control?

[@Lance0714]

How much? where can I get one? Like to expand this idea.

[@HunterBishopDesigns]

really cool idea, how does your design compare to the R-One Fourcross or AFF Raven as far as overall stability when corning hard? I think your design is very marketable because of your hand crank feature that no other 'downhill' styled handicapped bike has. When your pedaling, is there some kind of tension system that keeps the front wheels straight? It's a little hard to tell from the video. All things aside, its a sick design and i hope it does well! cheers

[@wallonthefloor]

sick i would ride one and im not handicapped! just to get my arm strength up because bicycling is about the only exercising i do

[@bertthree8]

I understand it's made for handicapped people but really now that thing looks FUN!

[@horsebellylover]

thumbs up for the horse 3:58, going to look in to building one, or buy one. they look so amazing Loads of engineering has gone in to that you can tell buy the way it performs

[@santosfernandezgarcia.9917]

It is necesary to develope more and better.Good stuff

[@SarmisthaSinhaAnjaliSarmiRim]

well done. want this. waiting......from Kolkata, India, Asia

[@sooty3000]

How much and where can I get one?? I used to ride BMX before I broke my neck in 2006, never thought it'd be possible to ride again

[@BUNZALOT]

Awesome work guys. Love it!

[@davidnaus4417]

How do ye control direction during paddle mode??? Cheers buddy..

[@dalton6439]

That's crazy awesome!!

[@shahabqureshi7782]

How much it cost in india? I want to buy this

[@kemptonjones]

My wife wonders if it's available with OnStar!

[@feigesi]

This is amazing! What inspired you to do this?

[@bigfatfoot]

I wonder if incorporating the handle portion of the StreetStrider for paddling would make it better. Just an idea.

[@OuRuKai]

@Ming Qv - The song is a remix of Pumped Up Kicks by Foster the People.

[@NathanNostaw]

great work, what to top machine.

[@JcXtreme72]

A 300 watt hub motor in the back wheel would really up the fun factor.

[@egilnp]

You need to make it electric too, that would really make it great for the hill climbing & for those who don't have the arm strenth you do. And who knows you mite like it to. But all in all a great bike ideal I love it.

[@Louisiana1975]

I'm having trouble understanding how you steer and pedal at the same time. Nice downhill video though :)

[@dkleitsch]

It the music Knife Party?

[@fred21679]

looks like fun! being so low to the ground though i would add a orange flag for safety!

[@enduroironmanpv]

is this for people who cant walk?

[@ellatervuren]

Du free ride pour les personnes handicapés,super genial.....

[@Daz5Daz]

Nice bit of kit but I think it needs an electric motor to really shine!

[@niallwildwoode7373]

These are BRILLIANT!!! I'm not disabled, & have recumbents & bikes. But I could do with something to give an upper-body workout, & these are spot on! The idea of motorising these HANDcycles is kinda missing the point.....

[@darrylbob4088]

+Niall Wildwoode There are those that need mechanical .assistants'

[@joehare5582]

thats nice but what if some 1 has 1 hand and no legs like my wife and cant use a bike like that

[@manuelafonso341]

É espectacxular qual o preço dessas máquinas em euros pra PORTUGAL

[@SaladFingers_]

What if someone crashed using a normal bike?

[@MrThewildrider]

I'm not even handicapped and I want one.

[@indywidualismus]

The Karkonosze Mountains with the highest peak Śnieżka! In Poland, Down Silesia. Great!

[@juan56gracia]

can i still get one if I'm not handicapped?

[@j0mb13]

Do I have to be handicapped to want to ride one of these things?

[@malolaa1]

how are u supposed to go back up those hills?

[@Life1001]

Is this Electric bike? Coz it run so fast

[@lucaseq77]

What if someone crash... I'm impressed with this idea and design, but it can be a really dangerous situation. I assume that manufacturer is letting people know not to go for this kind of rides alone.